This Hero Worked Through His Fear To Save A Dog In Pain

This is a story about a volunteer rescuer saving a hurt dog and a shelter giving the dog a second chance. Eldad from Hope for Paws was sent out to rescue a hurt pit bull that was in a lot of pain and was scared. Sadly, there are way too many stories like Yara's, where animals are abandoned, lost, or homeless and need help. There are about seventy million stray animals in America. You will read all about Yara and several other animals that were rescued and given another chance at life.

Eldad Hagar from Hope for Paws received a call about a black pit bull that was limping near a highway on-ramp. He arrived and saw that the dog was in a lot of pain and scared, snarling and growling at him. Eldad stated that he was definitely a little scared during the rescue, but he used food to lure the dog out. 

Hope for Paws raises awareness for abandoned animals, and they rescue animals in the L.A. area and beyond. They are working to end animal neglect, homelessness, and abuse. 

The first step they take when rescuing animals is to try and gain their trust. Most of the animals are terrified, hurt, and in a lot of pain. They have usually lost their trust in people. The rescuer usually uses treats, food, and water to show the animal that they are only trying to help. 

Yara started to slowly trust her rescuer, and they slowly made their way to the vehicle. She had to stop many times due to reluctance and exhaustion. She was suffering and had been through a lot. 

Yara was brought to the vet, where she had surgery. Sadly, her leg was entirely crushed and had to be amputated. She was already feeling better not long after the surgery, with her mood improving. 

The Little Red Dog was founded in memory of a little red American Pit Bull Terrier who sadly didn't make it. He was brutally beaten to death by Michael Vick and his dogs just because she didn't want to fight. The organization fights for all dogs, regardless of color, size, breed, or anything else. 

Fostering saves lives, and foster moms and dads are so desperately needed. However, it's not for the faint of heart because these dogs can be difficult and often need to be trained all over again. 

Hudson and Lawrence are two dogs that spent months living on the streets together. Hudson had lost one of his back legs, and the two were frightened. The female rescuer took the lead because they were even more scared of men. They got the dogs to a fenced-in yard where she could start to earn their trust with cheeseburgers. The dogs didn't like being trapped in the yard and would growl and snap at the rescuers if they got too close. 

Hope for Paws got another call about an abandoned home in the area with an abandoned dog left on the property. Eldad went to the property and found Kitty hiding in the backyard. She was scared and wouldn't come close to Eldad. He tried to earn her trust with food, but she got scared and ran into the street before coming back into the yard. 

Another rescue involved a pit bull named Oxana. She was left outside in extreme heat but was found by a kind Samaritan who called Hope for Paws. The rescuers tried to lure Oxana onto a leash, but she was terrified. They gave her some food and were able to get her. 

Dogs are just like humans in that they feel pain and suffering just like we do. Dogs in pain may be their normal selves on good days but can be grumpy or aggressive when the pain is bad. So, a dog that is abandoned, frightened, and in pain can be dangerous. 

Many dogs go missing on the 4th of July. Fireworks can be very loud and frightening for dogs and cause many of them to run out of fear. It is common for dogs to suffer from noise phobia and fireworks are usually a big trigger.

Adopt a Pet is an organization that helps get homeless pets into homes. They help twenty-one thousand animal shelters, SPCAs, humane societies, pet rescue groups, and pet adoption agencies advertise their homeless pets to millions of adopters a month. 

The Animal Rescue Site helps rescued animals and includes the Greatergood program. Greatergood was started in 1999 and is a program that people can donate through. 

Eldad Hagar has been a volunteer for rescue organizations in the Los Angeles area for eight years. He tends to gravitate toward the most challenging rescues, and he quickly realizes that it takes a lot of money to care for these animals. 

Hope for Paws receives many calls every day from around the world to help rescue homeless, abandoned, and injured animals in dire situations. The team rescues hundreds of animals every year, and they even travel outside of the L.A. area if needed. 

All of the rescued animals are taken to the veterinary clinic for evaluation, and treatment is necessary. The care that the animals receive may include rabies and health certificates, vaccines, deworming/parasite treatment, heartworm and FIV/FeLV tests, and spaying or neutering. 

Hope for Paws works with thirty-five partner organizations that will accept homeless or abandoned animals after being rescued. In addition, Hope for Paws provides grants to animal adoption centers for animals that require medical attention. 

Another thing that Hope for Paws does is fund Spay and Neuter Clinics so that hundreds of animals can get fixed. This is an effort to reduce the animal overpopulation problem in Southern California and the whole world honestly. 

Something that most people don't think about is who will take care of their furry family members if something happens to them. Hope for Paws has had several rescues where a dog is left in a home after the owner has passed away. 

Roadside rescues happen often and are very dangerous for the animal and the rescuer. Hope for Paws makes sure that their rescuers are fully equipped to make dangerous rescues. 

Hermione is another rescue that was in dire need. She had stepped on a cruel coyote trap and had been suffering for days. They sent a female rescuer out with a cheeseburger to lure Hermione out and to gain her trust. 

There was another rescue that took two days and a whole team. They were out in the desert trying to rescue a mama and her newborn puppies. It turns out that a homeless man had taken the dog into his tent so she wouldn't give birth in the dirt. 

Eldad received an email from a girl that was suffering from a heart condition and explained that she would love to meet with them and help with a rescue if possible. Eldad found out that Hayley lived in New Jersey, and he got in contact with her mother. 

McKenzie was another scared dog that Hope for Paws rescued. She was so scared of touch and had taken refuge outside a maternity clinic, where she was just lying down, shaking in fear. 

Hope for Paws did something special for Valentine's Day. It's where if you make a donation to their organization for the animals, you will be able to personalize and send a Valentine's Day message to someone very special. 

GivingTuesday is a global day of giving, celebrating the power of social media and collaboration. It's a fun way to give to the organization and help the animals, and the first five thousand dollars of donations will be matched. 

There are so many reasons to adopt a pet from a shelter. The biggest reason is that you will save a precious life. Sadly, more than two million adoptable dogs and cats are euthanized all over the country. 

Another great reason to adopt a pet from a shelter is that it creates space in shelters. Other animals can be rescued and taken care of at the shelter. Every year, overburdened animal shelters take in millions of stray, abused, and lost animals. 

Adopting an animal from a shelter also reduces the influence of puppy mills. Most people don't realize that when you buy a pet from a pet store or an individual, there is a very good chance that it is from a puppy mill. 

Adopting a pet also means you might get an already trained pet. Most of the pets that end up at shelters are there because of a human problem such as a move, or a divorce, not because the animals did anything wrong. 

You will usually end up saving money when adopting a pet as well. Rescued animals are typically spayed or neutered, given their vaccines, and are often microchipped. Meaning when you adopt, you won't have to pay for those things, like if you bought a puppy. 

Another reason to adopt is more of a fun reason. If you adopt a pet that has been rescued, it's likely that there is a video of the rescue online, making your new family member famous. 

Let's get back to precious Yara for a minute. Once healthy and out of pain, Yara quickly learned how to get around with three legs. In addition, she learned how to trust humans again and is able to just be a dog again. 

Sadly, there is major discrimination against pit bulls. In fact, forty percent of the dogs that are euthanized each year are pit bulls. As a result, they are harder to get adopted because many people of wary of them. They are often referred to as vicious, but they once had a good reputation. 

There are several famous people that are known to help animal shelters and have adopted from one. Betty White was devoted to animals and even created the #BettyWhiteChallenge.

Ian Somerhalder has a love for animals and even founded The Ian Somerhalder Foundation. The foundation promotes preserving the environment, adopting, spaying/neutering clinics, preserving animal habitats, and offers grants to animal welfare organizations. 

Patrick Stewart is an actor who fostered a pit bull named Ginger in 2017, and he said it changed his life. It inspired him to stand up for pit bulls as a breed, and he has since partnered with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Kristen Bell is another famous person that has adopted several rescue animals. She and her husband, Dax Shepard, have stated that they see their pets as their children.

An inspiring story was shared via Instagram by Sarah Ramos. She said that she saw Angelina Jolie with her ten-year-old twins Vivienne and Knox and twelve-year-old Shiloh at a local park in L.A. 

Eldad and another team member from Hope for Paws were invited by Sage and Tony Robbins to attend their Business Mastery Seminar. 

Another fun thing that Hope for Paws does is where you can donate your birthday. It's a fundraiser that Facebook created that allows people to dedicate a birthday to helping rescue animals. 

Lucky Leash of Hope has helped save thousands of animals. It works by you purchasing a Lucky Leash of Hope for all of your furry friends, and the money from them goes to Hope for Paws. 

Tilt is another dog that was rescued by Hope for Paws. He was saved from a bad shelter that he had been at for two years. They have said he is a sweet boy and a volunteer favorite. 

The Humane Society is a world leader and works to ensure a better future for animals. They are working to save more than one hundred million animals from suffering in labs all over the world. In addition, they work to end animal sports like bullfighting and racing and fight for better treatment of farm animals. 

The Best Friends Organization is a leader in the no-kill movement and works in five U.S. regions. The program is committed to helping homeless pets. 

A really neat story involved Jamie Lee Curtis, John Travolta, and a precious puppy. Jamie Lee Curtis held and introduced the puppy at the 2022 Oscars while she honored Betty White. She said, "The greatest gift you could give Betty White is to open your heart and your home and adopt a rescue dog just like Mac N Cheese from Paw Works." 

Ariana Grande has been very vocal about her love of animals and has been a part of several philanthropic initiatives. She even partnered with BarkBox and brought adoptable dogs to shows on her Honeymoon Tour and paid the adoption fees. 

Finally, ending with awesome news about Yara. Sweet Yara was finally adopted after spending two years at The Little Red Dog shelter. She was adopted by the Andrews family and has adjusted very well.